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R417 NFX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 NFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,809 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2012 111,592 miles

both outer cv boots in poor condition

both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroding

n/s inner cv boot in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on min limit 1.6 mm

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 29 Jan 2012 111,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

both outer cv boots in poor condition

both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroding

n/s inner cv boot in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on min limit 1.6 mm

power steering pump slightly damp

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

heavy oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD BUT NOT EXPOSING CORD

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR HAS NO CAP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,173 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

POWER STEERING CAP MISSING

Fail 15 Feb 2007 78,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

power steering cap missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 74,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

power steering cap missing

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R417 NFX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R417 NFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R417 NFX registered?

R417 NFX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R417 NFX safe to buy?

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